ORLANDO, Fla. – Floridians have overloaded the state’s unemployment website and jam phone lines trying to apply for benefits amid the spread of the coronavirus.

The state’s largest labor unions are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to improve the application process and expand assistance to those who’ve lost their jobs due to COVID-19.

Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity has received more than 103,000 applications for reemployment assistance this week, a significant spike from the nearly 5,400 applications it received the week of March 7.

To address complaints of the struggle to reach the agency personnel the DEO has expanded its call center hours and is hiring more than 100 people to answer phones.

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Florida representatives discuss the impacts caused by the coronavirus

ORLANDO, Fla. – The impacts caused by the coronavirus are far-reaching. Not only is the pandemic a major health crisis, but it’s also causing widespread job loss and many families are struggling to make ends meet.

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Florida second in nation for COVID-19 testing

ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 100,000 have been tested for coronavirus in Florida as of Saturday, making the Sunshine State the second-most tested state in the country, trailing only New York.

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Brevard County closes Viera Wetlands until April 30 to public due to coronavirus

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County has closed the Viera Wetlands to the public as a result of Gov. Ron Desantis’ “Stay at Home” executive order that took effect Friday, according to news 6 partner Florida Today.

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Here are Gov. DeSantis’ answers to FAQs about Florida’s stay-at-home order

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions some may have about Florida’s stay-at-home order that was put in place amid the spread of the coronavirus.

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Modifications made to Space Coast Area transit due to COVID-19

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Modifications have been made to the Space Coast Area transit due to the coronavirus, according to the Brevard County Commissioners.

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Orange County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site stops accepting new patients 7 minutes after opening

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Only seven minutes after the Orange County Convention Center drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened on Friday, it had to close to new patients due to high volume and demand.

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This week Florida coronavirus cases have increased by 1,000 almost daily

ORLANDO, Fla. – For the past week, Florida coronavirus cases have grown daily by the hundreds, the latest data from the Florida Department of Health shows.

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Data shows 7,000 people could die from coronavirus in Florida by Aug. 4, researcher says

Friday will bring a new day for the entire state of Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 30-day stay-at-home order will officially start.

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Florida governor to send more workers to help with state’s unemployment claims

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order he’s hoping will ease the significant burden on the state department that handles unemployment claims due to the agency being flooded with inquiries from people who have been laid off as the country deals with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic

Hospital staff at Jackson South Medical Center pray on the hospital's helipad. (Jackson Health System)

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Southern states face growing COVID-19 crises

Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia, who said this morning he just learned that the novel coronavirus could be spread by asymptomatic carriers, issued a statewide stay-at-home order today, following a similar announcement yesterday by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Both Kemp and DeSantis have resisted shutting down state economies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Volusia County beaches to close as part of Florida stay-at-home order

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – All Volusia County beaches will close in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to county leaders.

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Central Florida animal shelters temporarily close due to pandemic

The Halifax Humane Society announced Thursday that in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home order, the shelter will be closed to the public until April 30 or until further notice, according to the society’s Facebook page.

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Brevard County closes to tourists as officials urge locals to stay home

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Brevard County provided an update Thursday to discuss restrictions following a stay-at-home order after coronavirus cases rose in Florida, including the decision to close the county to visitors.

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Coronavirus cases surge above 8,000 as Floridians prepare for stay-at-home order

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida coronavirus cases grew by more than 1,000 in one day, according to the latest Florida Department of Health numbers, as local and state officials warn the worst is yet to come and residents prepare to stay at home beginning Friday.

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Work Out Ahead of Statewide Lockdown

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are taking time to work on their fitness while practicing social distancing.

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez appeared to use their star power to gain access to a closed gym in Florida before the state's stay-at-home order goes into effect. The engaged couple was photographed exiting a gym in Miami on Wednesday afternoon — the same day Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered all residents to stay home beginning at 12:01 a.m.

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Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Abs In Crop Top After Leaving The Gym Before Florida Lockdown

Jennifer Lopez, 50, looked amazing when she stepped out of a Miami, FL gym on Apr. 1. The singer showed off her fit abs while wearing a red crop top and matching red leggings with black and white designs all over them. She also had her hair up in a high bun as she rocked aviator style shades and held a bedazzled cup. Although the gym wasn’t technically open (there was a sign on the door) due to the coronavirus pandemic, J.Lo and her fiance Alex Rodriguez, 44, still managed to get a session in, which was a good thing considering it may be her last time to have an outside workout for a while.

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These businesses are considered essential under Florida’s stay-at-home order

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday issued an executive order that requires all Floridians to stay at home as much as possible in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, which has already claimed dozens of lives in the Sunshine State.

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Florida will soon be under a statewide stay-at-home order, here’s what it means

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis become one of the last few governors in the U.S. to issue a stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday.

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Daytona Beach airport to implement screenings for inbound passengers

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Daytona Beach International Airport has implemented screening procedures for passengers arriving from COVID-19 hot spots as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Executive Orders 20-80 and 20-86, which require individuals who departed from an area with substantial community spread to isolate or quarantine for 14 days upon their entry

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Governor DeSantis issues 'stay-at-home' order for Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces a stay-at-home order for the entire state.

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Coronavirus: Florida governor issues statewide, 30 day stay-at-home order

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will issue an executive order Wednesday instructing the state of Florida to “take a pause” for 30 days and stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Governor DeSantis to issue 'stay-at-home' order for Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On Wednesday Governor Ron DeSantis said he will issue a 'stay-at-home' order for the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order will go into effect at midnight tomorrow and will last for the next 30 days.

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Coronavirus: Cruise ship carrying 247 Canadians to dock in Florida Thursday

A ship carrying passengers sick with COVID-19 is expected to arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday.

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Coast Guard working to bring cruise ships with ill passengers to Florida

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Seminole County couple stranded on board a Holland America cruise ship said they want to be able to dock in Florida.

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Governor: Coronavirus outbreak ‘golden time’ to make progress on construction projects

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re considered part of an essential business and are one of the few who have had to travel Florida’s roads during the coronavirus pandemic, you’ve likely noticed that even some of the busiest roads have been pretty much empty.

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Noted doctor Andrews temporarily halts Tommy John surgeries

GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Prominent orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews has temporarily halted Tommy John operations at his Florida medical center in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Florida governor believes coronavirus was circulating during Super Bowl in Miami

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a news conference Tuesday that he believes COVID-19, the novel coronavirus responsible for the current global pandemic, was circulating in the state during this year’s Super Bowl game, which was held in South Florida, the area of the Sunshine State with the most positive cases of the virus.

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Stranded cruise ship hit by virus begs Florida to dock

MIAMI – As a cruise ship stranded at sea with dozens sick and four dead makes for Florida, passengers who have been confined to their rooms for more than a week are anxious for relief, hoping Gov. Ron DeSantis will change his mind and allow them to disembark despite confirmed coronavirus cases aboard.

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Florida health officials checking in with travelers from coronavirus hot spots through phone calls

All travelers coming to Florida from the New York-area or New Orleans who are ordered to self-quarantine for 14-days will be monitored by phone, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health said.

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Residents in The Villages were tested to see if they’re COVID-19 carriers. Here are the results.

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – A study that took place in The Villages aims to shed light on how often people can have no coronavirus-related symptoms and yet still test positive for and potentially spread the respiratory illness responsible for the current pandemic.

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Amid coronavirus crisis, Democratic leaders call for improvements to Florida’s unemployment system

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State Democratic leaders are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to take more action as tens of thousands are seeking unemployment benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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‘We need folks to come and return to service:’ Governor asks first responders out of retirement to fight COVID-19

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Recently retired law enforcement and healthcare workers are being asked to head to the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19, per Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order.

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It’s a girl! Gov. Ron DeSantis welcomes new daughter amid coronavirus chaos

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey, on Monday announced the arrival of their third child, a girl named Mamie.

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Florida sees rise in coronavirus cases; sick ship heads to port

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to visit a testing site at Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida on Monday morning as the state’s confirmed coronavirus caseload approaches 5,000. Many residents spent their first weekend under “Safer at Home” orders.

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Trump Asks CDC to Issue "Strong Travel Advisory" for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a "strong Travel Advisory" be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak. The notion of a quarantine had been advocated by governors, including Republican Gov.

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Volusia County confirms first death from positive coronavirus case

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood confirmed the county’s first death as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gov. DeSantis: Rapid tests, travel checkpoints now part of Florida’s fight against coronavirus

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined Florida’s renewed fight against the coronavirus outbreak Saturday -- and it includes a shipment of a pharmaceutical drug, new COVID-19 tests and enforced travel checkpoints along major interstates.

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Coronavirus: Gov. DeSantis puts up stop sign for Louisiana travelers, bans new vacantion rentals

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he is adding New Orleans and other areas of Louisiana to a list of COVID-19 hotspots, requiring travelers from the state to self-isolate if they come to Florida.

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Starting Friday, Satellite Beach limiting hours of access to all public beaches

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Florida, the City of Satellite Beach is closing access to all public beaches for several hours this weekend, according to an emergency executive order issued Thursday.

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74,000 Floridians seek jobless benefits, a tenfold increase, amid coronavius outbreak

ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 74,000 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a tenfold increase from the previous week, as the spread of the novel coronavirus shut down the state's theme parks and visitors stayed away from its hotels and airports, officials said Thursday.

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Here’s how Central Florida schools plan to tackle distance learning during the coronavirus outbreak

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the number of coronavirus cases in the Sunshine State continues to grow, state officials have ordered all Florida school districts to practice distance learning until students can return to school.

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Still no health screenings at Orlando airport for New York-area arrivals after governor’s order

ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Guard is now greeting passengers arriving from New York-area flights at the Orlando International Airport.

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President Trump approves Florida Disaster Declaration

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – President Donald Trump has approved the Florida Disaster Declaration.

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Florida governor's coronavirus dilemma: health vs. economy

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been walking a tightrope for weeks during the coronavirus crisis, trying to protect both residents vulnerable to the virus and the cratering economy in a state of 21 million people.

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Logistics response center operating in Orlando 24/7 to fight spread of coronavirus

ORLANDO, Fla. – The state’s logistics response center, normally used during and after hurricanes, is now operating 24/7 in an effort to bolster Florida’s defenses against the spread of coronavirus.

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More than 1,680 COVID-19 cases in Florida, less than month after first cases confirmed

ORLANDO, Fla. – Less than a month after the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Florida, the state has nearly 1,700 cases, including 22 people who have died due to the illness that is part of a global pandemic, according to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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